Environment
Pinellas County is home to beautiful beaches, parks, preserves and waterways. All residents have a role to play in protecting those natural resources through proper environmental practices.
Featured Government Office
Environmental Management Division
Environmental Management, a division of Public Works, is responsible for monitoring and protecting Pinellas County's environmental resources. This division conducts proactive monitoring and manages projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
Learn MoreNews
- News March 26, 2026 Pinellas County to host free countywide tire disposal event on April 18
- News March 19, 2026 Pinellas County Holds Tree Distribution Event
- News February 20, 2026 Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
- News December 29, 2025 Flood Vulnerability Assessment virtual public meeting scheduled for January
- News October 22, 2025 Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
Events
View All EventsBusiness Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Business Electronic and Chemical Collection Events occur on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am to 4:00pm….
Household Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Pinellas County Employees
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Free Countywide Tire Disposal Event
Pinellas County is hosting a free tire collection event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can bring up to 12 tires (no rims and no tires over 36 inches) to one of three free and convenient drop-off locations.
Information & Resources
Fertilizer & Landscape Information
Incorrect use of fertilizer, excessive irrigation, and poor landscape debris management can allow nutrients to leach into the groundwater and wash into…
Marine Safety
Pinellas County’s Marine Safety Unit keeps our waterways safe by monitoring and maintaining County-owned waterway markers and removing abandoned, at-risk or derelict…
Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to…
RESTORE Act
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Projects
View All ProjectsBaypointe Stormwater Conservation Area
Project Overview The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in January 2020 to purchase approximately 40 acres in Seminole formerly…
Resilient Pinellas Plan
Pinellas County’s Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, completed in 2023, will guide the County’s resiliency initiatives for years to come. Based on a…
Programs
View All ProgramsAdopt-A-Pond
Help decrease flooding, improve water quality and create habitat for wildlife in your area by participating in Pinellas County’s Adopt-A-Pond program. As…
Air Quality Program
Pinellas County’s Air Quality Program is dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing our local air quality for the health and welfare of…
Baskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Clean Marina Program
Boater Benefits The Clean Marina Program helps boaters protect waterways and marine life from pollution. Participating boaters and marina staff learn: How…
Manatees
Pinellas County recognizes the importance of manatee protection and has policies in place to protect seagrass beds and other habitats for endangered......
Mangroves
Mangroves are protected by the State’s Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act and cannot be trimmed unless you qualify for an exemption or......
Marine Safety
Pinellas County’s Marine Safety Unit keeps our waterways safe by monitoring and maintaining County-owned waterway markers and removing abandoned, at-risk or derelict......
Red Tide
Red tide is a type of harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by an increase or “bloom” in the concentration of certain microscopic......
Watershed Information
A watershed is an area of land that drains to an open body of water, such as a stream, river, lake or......
Stormwater Runoff
Stormwater runoff is rain that runs through our yards, streets and parking lots, picking up pollutants along the way. The runoff then......
Surface Water Assessment
The Surface Water Assessment is for stormwater services in unincorporated Pinellas County to address flooding, water quality and the operation of County-owned......
Docks / Dredge & Fill
Coastal Environmental Resource Zone Map This tool is designed to help you determine if a specific property falls within a coastal environmental......
Watershed Planning: Curlew Creek and Smith Bayou Watershed
Watershed Locations Both the Curlew Creek and Bee Branch watersheds are located in the northwestern part of Pinellas County. Curlew Creek discharges to......
Watershed Management – Lake Seminole Watershed
Lake Seminole is the second largest lake in Pinellas County at 684 acres. Its watershed encompasses 4,160 acres and includes multiple tributaries......